Healthy Cookie Dough Bark Recipe

Craving something sweet and nourishing? This healthy cookie dough bark recipe is the perfect no-bake treat. It’s made with wholesome ingredients, comes together in minutes, and stores beautifully in the freezer for whenever your sweet tooth strikes. Bonus: it’s gluten-free, eggless and can be made vegan, refined-sugar free, and dairy-free!

If you know me, you know I’m a huge cookie dough fan! I love to eat cookie dough, and it’s my favourite dessert, ice cream flavour, you name it! The problem with cookie dough, though, is that it is very high in sugar. That’s why I wanted a recipe that tasted like cookie dough but without the guilt!

I’ve seen a few variations of this healthy cookie dough bark recipe, and I thought I would make it for myself. A lot of other recipes call for nut butter, but I wanted to stick with the classic cookie dough flavour without the peanut butter taste. This recipe reminds me of the cookie dough flavoured Midday Squares, which I love. It’s a layer of cookie dough with a thick layer of chocolate on top!

The only downside to this recipe is that it doesn’t make a large amount. You can double it for more to share! Or, if you’re like me, make it while your kids sleep and keep a secret stash in the freezer. Whenever a craving hits, just sneak a piece to satisfy your craving! Mamas need their treats too 🙂

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• No baking required
• Packed with healthy fats and fibre
• Naturally sweetened
• Perfect for snacking or dessert
• Customizable with your favourite mix-ins
• Super fast and easy to make
• Made with only 6 ingredients

Ingredients You’ll Need:

For the cookie dough layer:

• Almond flour: Almond flour is safe to eat raw and is a much healthier alternative to all-purpose flour. Bonus: it’s packed with protein and fibre while low on carbs.
• Coconut Oil: This healthy fat is a much healthier oil to choose from compared to seed oils.
• Maple syrup: a refined-sugar-free sweetener.
• Vanilla extract: enhances that classic cookie dough flavour.
• Pinch of salt: enhances flavour. You can also sprinkle flaky sea salt on top for a sweet and salty flavour.
• Dark chocolate chips: a crucial ingredient for chocolate chip cookie dough. Use dark to keep it healthier, but can use milk or semi-sweet if preferred.

For the chocolate layer:

• Dark chocolate chips: Use dark for the healthiest option.
• Coconut oil: to enhance the appearance and texture of the chocolate, as well as assist in hardening the chocolate more quickly.

Instructions for Healthy Cookie Dough Bark:

Make the cookie dough: In a mixing bowl, stir 1 and 1/2 cups almond flour, 2 tablespoons coconut oil, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and a pinch of salt until a dough forms. Fold in 1/4 cup chocolate chips.

Shape and chill: Line a small baking sheet with parchment. Press the cookie dough into a thin, even layer (about 1/4 inch thick).

Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.

Top the dough: Pour the melted chocolate over the cookie dough and spread evenly.

Freeze: Place the tray in the freezer for 30–60 minutes, or until firm.

Break into bark: Once set, remove and break or cut into pieces. Store in an airtight container in the freezer.

Tips & Variations:

• Use dairy-free and refined-sugar-free chocolate chips for a vegan, dairy-free and refined-sugar-free version.
• Swap dark chocolate chips for mini chocolate chips in the cookie dough layer.
• Add chopped nuts, dried fruit, or coconut flakes for texture.
• Sprinkle with flaky sea salt before freezing.

Storage Tips

Store in the freezer for up to 3 months in a sealed container.

This bark is a fun, freezer-friendly twist on classic cookie dough, minus the refined sugar and guilt. It’s great for meal prepping snacks, entertaining, or just keeping your sweet tooth satisfied the smart way.

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